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The photos I took in 2005 of my first son's graduation from college were a bit blurry. I used a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 camera with an f2.8 36-432mm (35mm equivalent) lens, but that camera has a maximum ISO setting of 400. The FZ20's photo information indicated that the shutter speeds for the blurry photos were slow -- 1/8 and 1/15 -- too slow for the 400mm zoom lens setting and moving subjects. My second son was going to graduate from that same college and the ceremony was going to be an evening ceremony and at the same poorly lighted location (I believe that, after paying for four years of college, parents should be entitled to having the graduation ceremony in a well-lighted location and close enough access to take photos of their children during the ceremony without fast, heavy telephoto lenses, but, apparently, my belief is not shared by those in positions to do something about it). So I concluded that I needed a camera with a bigger image sensor that had better low-light, high-ISO performance. The full-size sensor digital SLRs were too expensive for me, so I checked on the cameras with smaller sensors. After reviewing camera reviews of various SLRs on low-light, high-ISO performance, I concluded that my choices were limited to Canon or Nikon digital SLRs with the APS-C sensors. I have Canon PowerShot compact digital cameras that I really like, so I was leaning towards a Canon Rebel SLR. However, when I went to stores and actually handled the cameras, the grips of the bigger Canon SLRs (which were, unfortunately, too heavy and too expensive for me) and of the Nikon SLRs just seemed to be more comfortable to me than the smaller Rebel models (although I liked the lighter weight of the Rebel models compared to the bigger SLRs).Another difference that I noticed was that the Canon SLRs required the pop-up flash to be activated to provide low-light focus assistance, whereas the Nikon SLRs had a focus-assist light on the body of the camera itself. Because I usually have an external flash in the flash shoe in low-light situations, but I was not sure which flash I would eventually be using (I was thinking of using one of my older flashes that would not have the connection to the cameras for all of the flash features), I thought that the focus-assist light on the body of the camera was preferable. When the Nikon D90 was announced, it seemed to have the features that I wanted, such as a good prism viewfinder and LCD panel, and be close to the size and price I could seriously consider. Because my compact digital cameras could all take short video clips (I have used those cameras for short videos of my sons playing Nintendo Wii drums, my grandchildren playing, Christmas decoration lights, fireworks, and the Old Faithful Geyser erupting, but I am basically a still photographer, not a videographer), I thought that an SLR that could also take videos would be handy to have. But, of course, the goal was to get the best low-light, high-ISO performance for the money, so I waited for some reviews to come out. I had been regularly checking the reviews at the Digital Camera Resource Page and the posted examples of photos at high-ISO settings. After I read in September 2008 the Digital Camera Resource Page review of the Nikon D90, I pretty much made up my mind that the Nikon D90 was the digital SLR I was going to get. I also decided to get the 18-105mm kit lens, because the reviews seemed to indicate that it was fairly good across its range and the lens's focal-length range came closer to the coverage of my Canon PowerShot cameras than did the smaller 18-55mm kit lens. However, with Christmas expenses coming up, I had to wait to order one, so I just put the Nikon D90 with the kit lens in my Amazon.com cart and monitored the price.Because I needed time to familiarize myself with the D90 before my son's graduation scheduled for May 2009, I ordered the D90 with the 18-105mm kit lens (with free Super Saver Shipping) in January 2009. There are a lot of settings that could be made, so I reviewed the detailed suggestions made by Ken Rockwell and set what I thought would be correct for my photography. In March 2009, I purchased a Tamron AF 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for use during the graduation ceremony scheduled in May 2009. During the graduation ceremony, with my D90 set at ISOs of 3200 and 4000 and at shutter speeds of about 1/500 and with the Tamron lens at f2.8 and at the equivalent of 300mm on my D90, I was able to get the photos I wanted. I later switched to the 18-105mm lens and put on a Nikon SB-600 flash (I ultimately decided to get a new flash to go with the D90 rather than try to use one of my old flashes) to take the post-ceremony photos (at ISO 200) of my son with family and friends.Since then, the Nikon D90 with the 18-105mm lens and the SB-600 flash has become my main equipment for bigger office and family events (I still carry and use my Canon PowerShots for many photos, because the D90 i

Most amazing camera! Professional grade! Buy one of these bodies for as cheap as you can and put your money towards a really nice lens.

I'm glad I decided to purchase the Nikon D90 as my first DSLR. Definitely a great investment on my behalf. I recommend this camera to anyone.

This body replaced my D80 which I loved...BUT this definitely was a step if not a quantum leap to perfection. I have been shooting professionally for years doing side jobs as well as just personal, this has been rewarding to say the least. Nikon Added features and best of all Video. All I can say is to watch videos on YouTube which I did, become an educated buyer before you purchase any photo equipment. ALSO very IMPORTANT...make sure the Nikon you buy is for the American Market or the warranty is NO GOOD. They often use the term GREY MARKET. I actually called the seller before I bought just to make sure.

Love this camera, works great and shoots great images. Highly recommend this camera, especially if your new to DSLR's.. Great !! :)

This is an awesome camera. I have put it through a lot (rain, sand, cold, hot, etc.) It eventually started acting up, and I ordered another one for my wife to use and learn on. Very nice camera, awesome to break into pro work with.

As I said in the title, photographers looking to take the next step up, this is it.I for a chance to read all the low star reviews and wow... A lot said about automate service, error messages, so on and so on. If you look on YouTube, they explain almost every time why that might happen. I'm sorry if you got a bad one, but buying used gets you there and if you bought it new, Nikon DOES stand by the warranty and fixes any problems.Nothing is perfect in this world and my camera was in the rain, fell from 7 feet, bumped against brick walls and still works like it's only a month old, when it's really 3 years old now.Perfect for a hobby photographer and beginners looking to get serious and start making money with photography.

Despite the relative age of the D90, it remains a terrific DSLR. This purchase (used, from Amazon) is actually my 2nd D90 body - I just got it for my brother after owning a D90 myself for about 3 years.When I first got my D90, it was my first ever DSLR, and I spent a while researching cameras to figure out which would be the best "fit" for me. I'm a bit of a geek and prefer to have control over what I shoot, so I didn't want too much of an entry-level system. After reading reviews, researching specs, etc., I settled on the D90 for the reasonable price point, the carry-around size, the image quality, and manual control capabilities.It opened up a new world for me. Paired with the 16-85mm lens (great walk-around/catch-all lens), a decent 50mm prime, and the 70-300mm, and you've got a kit that will cover nearly every scenario you could want to shoot (unless you're dead keen on macro work, in which case you'd probably want a dedicated lens for that as well)Sure, the D90 is getting a little old now, and ISO performance is not the greatest (my only gripe about it, though it was pretty good for its time), but if you take the time to learn what it's capable of (and pair it with any of the lenses I mentioned), you'll find that you have an extremely versatile system that will allow you take some spectacular images.(slightly self-promoting blurb here, but if you're interested in seeing some images I've taken with the D90, search Youtube for my username "njmatsuya", and you'll find a slideshow I put together of a recent trip to Japan's Mt. Fuji.)

Look is not new like the comercial.anyway, Thank for your product.It work perfected.Thank you,Hopefully, Se you late.Khoa

I've had the Nikon D90 now for almost 3 years. I've since bought a D7000 and just dove in on a D600. I have about 15,000 clicks on the D90 now and will not let it go. For most situations, this camera is more than adequate. I recently shot a swim match, where the D7000 proved more capable. But, I have found very few situations where the D90 was not a fantastic camera. I've used it at concerts with my Nikon 80-200mm f2.8, pushed it to ISO 1600 and got amazing results, hand held from the balcony. If your budget is limited, you can pick up one of these used on ebay for 400 to 500 and trust me, this is a great buy at this price. I also have a D70 I picked up used on ebay and I call it my trunk camera, always with me. It now has almost 18000 clicks on it and both are going strong (had 1500 on it when I bought it 2 years ago). I've bought and sold D3000's, D5000's and gave a D5100 as a Christmas present this year. But, I will not part with my D90. Great mix of control and features, with a very capable resolution. One thing about the D7000 in comparison, is the file size is much bigger (I shoot hi JPEG and RAW combined). So, I like using the D90 data considerations. Good luck shooting out there.

I have been into SLR and dSLR for over 20 years - Olympus OM-10, Canon Elan IIe, 2 Olympus digital P&S's, and Canon digital XTi. I've always have high regards for Nikon cameras but thought they were more expensive than I care to spend (and when compared to Olympus or Canon prices).When my 2-year-old Canon XTi started malfunctioning(totally useless for flash/low-light photography) and with the high out-of-warranty repair costs to get it fixed, I started looking for another dSLR. My choices were Olympus E620, Canon T1i and Nikon D5000 in one class group and Canon 50D and Nikon D90 in another class group.I really really like the Olympus E620 (as I did with my old OM-10 which I still have today) - everything about it shines except for its average IQ above ISO 800. Low-light/High ISO IQ is very important to me and is the top deciding factor when I was doing the comparisons, all else being equal.My experiences with my 2 Canon's can be compared to my cooking - 59% success, 40% misses and 1% brilliant hits that amazes even myself :) Basically, I had to work harder to get a brilliant shot with my Canon's. This is partly user errors and partly camera's average focusing/metering precision.So, it came down to D5000 and D90. The D5000 doesn't autofocus with older Nikkor lenses and there were a couple of recalls on certain production batches.I bought my Nikon D90(plus the 18-105mm kit lens) from amazon.com a few weeks ago and it was my very first Nikon. I was excited and apprehensive at the same time. I know that if I like it enough, I'll start spending/buying other Nikon lenses and my Canon's camera bodies and lenses would start collecting dust.After 1 week and 200 shots, WOW! This camera is like my wife's cooking - 98% brilliant hits and 2% misses. Everything(almost) about it is beyond reproach. I tried to find fault with it but every test I threw at it, it passed with distinction. The IQ, focusing/metering precision and speed, design and engineering are the best I have had seen in this class. ISO 200-3200 are very useable. ISO6400(the max) is also useable in a pinch but I would invest in a faster lens (which I did in a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8) to stay within ISO3200.Low-light shots without flash are sharp and color perfect. Daytime shots are punchy and crisp. Flash fills are just right - no bluish tint. There are more focusing/metering adjustments than I know when/how to use. This camera leaves me breathless :)One of the best features is the "My Menu". With the hundreds of adjustments and options, I had to trim them down and I narrowed down my most frequently used functions to these 4:1) Picture Controls (various levels of sharpness/saturation with default ADL on)2) WB settings3) ISO settings4) Autofocus-Area (Point, Dynamic, Auto-area, 3D-tracking)and I programmed them into "My Menu" for quick, easy access. Unless you carry the manual with you all the time, the "My Menu" is your next best thing.Things I like best:a) above-mentioned "My Menu" (and high customization)b) fast, accurate focusing/meteringc) IQ in low-light/high ISOd) lenses including inexpensive older Nikkor's (many between $100-$200 range) eventhough this was not in my priority list given that Canon and Olympus also have equally good selectionsThings I can do without:a) Video - I already have a 1080p AVCHD Canon camcorderb) Live view - without an articulated screen, its usefulness is somewhat lost on meThings that I'm not happy with:a) flimsy battery door - this thing looks like it's going to break every time I open/close itOverall, I'm very very happy with my purchase and worth every penny. I hope it will serve me for at least 5-7 years.UPDATE (2010-08-11):I'm happy to report back that I'm still amazed at what this camera can do.And my biggest fear came true - I have been spending my kids' college funds like a drunken sailor on shore-leave on accessories ;)I've since added the following:1) Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens2) Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras3) Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras4) Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras5) Raynox DCR-250, Macro-Scan 2.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens6) Filters, filters and more filters: Circular Polarizer, ND 0.97) Lowepro camera bag to safely/securely hold all the new additions8) Nikon cleaning kit9) More functions to "My Menu" as I discover new tricks (e.g. AutoISO, SB-600 Flash master/slave mode)The frightening part is I'm not done yet - there are a few more items on my shopping list (uh-oh). I've never spent so much on accessories on a camera before. This attest to the respect I have for what this camera can do and how can I feed it with more gears so as to take me to the next level of photography.

In my optional star rating section I gave this camera mostly 5's, but hesitantly. I hesitate, because it is all relative and the assumption has to made either you know what you are doing when you pick this thing as you photographic weapon of choice or your cerebral cortex is wired like Deep Blue - "...challenge/smallenge, I read books on biochemistry on my lunch break and I am an accountant".Do not buy this camera unless you are ready to take for real photographs or you like fancy expensive paper weights. There is no sense in buying this behemoth or reading 200+ reviews if you just want to snap quick pictures. Buy yourself a fancy point and shoot like the Nikon Coolpix S8000 (No, I am not a Nikon employee, but I am brand loyal like NASCAR fans...Canon sucks*!) and keep it moving. This camera is a hassle to lug around, take out, hang around your neck, keep wandering hands off of, insure you aren't banging it against walls/rocks/heads/etc...unless of course you like taking pictures and understand you don't perform heart surgery with a butter knife, Mag-Lite and degree from ITT Tech.My assumption going forward in this review is you know as much about photography as I did when I bought this thing; if you know more you probably don't need to read my ramblings.Before you can reasonably use the camera you will need to buy a memory card. I spent $90 on a 16GB card. The guy at the camera shop says the one I bought is faster and better suited for photography. Of course I might have been the sucker he needed to make his nut for the day, but I have had no problem with the card so far and since I bought this camera in September I have taken over 10,000 photos and repeated uploaded and deleted. But you MUST have a memory card because the camera does not come with one.Out of the box, I bought with the kit, this thing should have come with a soundtrack (a la Disney's Lion King) and bright lights (briefcase in Pulp Fiction). The first thing I did was charge the battery. Then I started to read the novel known as a Users Guide on how to just take a picture; the thing is the "War and Peace" of manuals. Once the battery charged I formatted the memory card, went through the numerous pre-camera shooting settings (it was like preflight before a shuttle launch it took so long) and attached what has become my trusty-dusty 18 - 105 mm.After maybe 2,000/3,000 photos I started to get an error message. You would think for the amount of coin you shell out for this device there would be no issues. Because I only had one lens and consequently did not take it off at all, the contacts between the camera and the lens never "settled" (kind of like the good old days as a kid when you would have to smack the TV to get the picture to clear up). So after calling the help desk, in CA, not India, I was told I would have to keep removing and reattaching the lens. I did as prescribed and the problem went away. Please note I was so scared I went ahead and dropped the $150 (I think) on the extended service plan - coincidence, hmmmmm. I have not had the problem since; but you do have to keep your contacts on the camera and the lens clean.The software to transfer the pictures is pretty easy to use (I am in IT, so if the most technical thing in your life is toaster, you may need some help).The more you use the camera and buy stuff for it (I have bought 2 more lens (70 - 300mm 4.5 & 50mm 1.8)- 2 more in the works, a battery pack, an extra battery, a SB-900 flash, a tripod (just go ahead an buy one you will need it) and a backpack) the more you will learn about its great powers. I have had it for almost a year, over 10,000 photos deep and I am still learning. I do not regret this purchase at all! Join in the church of NIKON, the Kool Aid is fine, no really, I drink it all the time.I recommend this camera to everyone who asks who meet my similar criteria...you are a hobbyist, but will take payment for photos; you have a good eye - learn on a cheaper camera if your "eye" has cataracts; and you understand this hobby - much like Fame - costs.* I have no bases with which to judge Canon. Some of my closes friends have a Canon (they only mildly suck). Canon sucks simply because it is not NIKON. If I owned a Canon, perish the thought, NIKON would suck. I will say this, when I picked up the comparable Canon (I use comparable lightly, my friend) I knew the NIKON was for me.

I decided not to keep this item when offered a better camera by a friend. The vendor was very slow in responding and reluctant to take a return. Ultimately he charged me for a couple items (remote control, battery and charger) which I inadvertantly forgot to put in the box. Without notification or the chance to return the items I was charged full retail on these items (usually minor add ons) and with the 10% restocking fee I lost $180 on the transaction. Apparently Amazon backed him up on this!! Amazon makes it difficult to contact them with a complaint.I'm done with using Amazon!

Absolutely love this camera. its photos are more beautiful than what i took with the nikon 5000 i replaced with this one. accepts tons of old nikon lenses and is easy to use. i am taking amazing pictures with this thing.

I needed a second D90 body for my office. I was a little hesitant to buy third party through Amazon but the pack arrived perfect. This camera is a workhorse. Does everything I need and at an affordable price.

This camera literally changed my life. I never took a class on photography, I just ended up learning how to use this camera on my own.It's pretty easy to use, and it has been quite a life changer for me. Since I purchased this camera, I have landed covers & spreads to magazines such as GQ, FHM, Zoo, shot PETA campaigns with this camera & so on. Some other advanced photographers used to make fun of me for using this camera, but truthfully I didn't have much money when I bought it & I never intended on being a professional photographer to begin with.So I HIGHLY recommend this camera to beginners as well as advanced photographers.Here is my website where you can see all of my work that I have used with my Nikon D90:aubrey chandler photo dot com

I wondered getting a refurbished item could save some money and in return i would get something new. But i think thats not happening, i could be wrong this way. There was a little nailing and rubbing at the front, there was a Video cable missing from it. and now after few months i got to know that this camera sucks as by info they say it is a refurbished and actually its a scrap piece. Dealing with Blinq was a worst experience. I would never recommend you to buy refurbished items from here.

got it on amazon to nigeria Through a third party,i really love it and hope to get a deal like this later

Three years ago I decided to go from film to digital. I was a die hard film user who swore I'd never make the switch and even when I purchased my first digital SLR, I went back and forth between film and digital. The sound of film passing through the camera, not knowing the results and being pleasantly surprised with a set of prints or slides, and the quality of the results of film, especially slide film, all appealed to me. The money saved, these ease of organizing and projecting, as well as knowing for certain that I got the shot I wanted (the joy and surprising results of film was a pleasure only when the results were good, and I shelled out more than I care to admit for lousy results) made me quickly love digital and after using my first DSLR for a while, it soon had the same feel and enjoyment for me.My first DLR was a Nikon D70. I've been a Nikon user (both film and digital) for ten years and have loved the results, especially with people shots. Since I had the Nikon lenses and understand the basics of Nikon technology, it was natural for me to decide to move up to the Nikon D90. Two advantages I like about the D90 are the full frame format as well as the video capabilities which differ from earlier models. While the technology for the video has improved in newer Nikon models, it's still more than adequate, especially for vacations or capturing action in nature photography. I live near the Atlantic coast and I love making day trips to photograph lighthouses, boats, the ocean, etc. I love the ability to get great still shots along with the ease of video. The stills as well as the video makes for interesting presentations. Another advantage of the D90 is better ability to capture images in low light scenes, useful from everything to night scenes to capturing a shot of birthday cake with candles. Another imporatnt improvement over earlier models is the camera's self cleaning ability. While I often cleaned my D70 while in use and had it cleaned professionally on a regular basis, I still spent what seemed like hours trying to clean up shots in Photoshop due to dust and small particles. With the D90, such clean up work in Photoshop is rare.The program modes of the D90 are similar to other Nikon models: portrait, close up, scenic, night, action. More often than not I use aperture priority and shutter speed priority and on occasion manual mode but if I am just taking candids or do not have the opportunity to us the light meter, the program modes work fine. Another option of the D90 is the ability to do some editing with the camera. I like the ability to see a shot on a computer screen and edit using Photoshop, but I have tried it in camera and am pleased with the results, which is helpful if shots need to be printed right away.I waited a year before writing this review. I wanted to use the camera in a variety of situations. I use my camera for pleasure capturing family events, favorite paces, nature and scenic shots and occasional indoor set ups. I also use the camera professionally (capturing events in my work situation). I find the camera easy to use in just about every situation. For me, the ease of use combined with the quality of the results makes this a perfect camera for me and I recommend it to serious amateurs. I also know a news photographer who uses it as a backup with excellent results and I've noticed some wedding photographers using the same camera, usually as a back up. One recommendation I do have is that if you do purchase this camera, you may also want to but a guide such as "Magic Lantern." The book that comes along with the camera is not well written and can be a bit confusing, especially if this is your first DSLR.

First off, this is an excellent platform, I meant it. It's just like it's older brother, the D300, but in a different body. This review is targeted mainly to birders, but any photographer will enjoy this camera. I have been photographing birds with this platform for about half a year now. It was a huge step up from my older Nikon D70, but if you practice a little with this camera, the better results will start flowing in. It has a nice FPS speed for those flying birds, and is great for birders who need a mid-range camera that WILL GET THE JOB DONE under any light condition and at any time. Whats cool is that the user can control the sharpness, saturation, and hue of the image, saving some time from editing later. Also for birders, I reccomend the MB-D80 Battery Grip (yes, it's another hundred dollars, but it will ensure that you get more time taking photos and less time charging batteries). For those who don't know, a Battery Grip is an extension that fits into the battery compartment of the camera, holding two EN-EL3E batteries. It's also important to buy Nikon brand battery grips, and batteries also. I've heard many complaints regarding the life of the 3rd party battery grips and batteries. My birding setup includes a D90 with Battery grip, an all important monopod (for the larger lenses), and a tamron 200-400mm tele. Many people also have older f-mount lenses that may not function as well on other nikon cameras. The Nikon D90 can function any f-mount lens, brand name or not, and can hit super fast auto focus speeds in most lighting, also good for moving birds. This is due to the D90's internal auto focus capabilities, giving AF to any lens.It is great with a 200-400mm, and 500mm lenses, which I recommend for bird photography. So, find a good price for the camera. I got mine off Amazon for $500 dollars off, and you can also. Before I bought it, however, I inspected the D90's capabilities at my local camera store to make sure that it was the one, they have no problem with it. And I didn't either, It's a great system. Good luck!!

After suffering through whatever problem it was that caused the lens to create error messages (it took a while even to identify that this was a common problem and have it repaired...$90), my camera suffered a not particularly hard bump and one of the lugs broke off the crummy plastic ring that locks the lens to the body(repair...$145). I have two other lenses...both Tamrons...and they are made with metal locking rings;it's not like the camera didn't cost enough, couldn't they have thrown in an extra buck for a metal ring?The camera itself is very satisfactory, but if I had it to do over again, I would buy the body and equip it with an aftermarket lens.

I was fortunate enough to get a Nikon D40 several years ago, which kicked off my photography hobbie. Originally I wanted a nicer camera to shoot for the family, and I knew Nikon was a reliable brand, and the D40's were very well priced. (It's how they hook ya!!!) A few photography courses later (and a couple photos published in international magazines!) I've been hooked on Nikon cameras. Last year I upgraded to the Nikon D90. I love taking pictures of animals and children and landscapes as this is how it all started for me. I wanted something that could keep up with my family and pets. A shutter with a high enough speed to catch that "one" moment. Some of the eye-catching qualities this D90 has, is a 3" color screen with a "live view". People who use some of their earlier models (such as the D40) are probably used to having to view through the lens to get their picture. Well, now you don't. In addition to that, you can also shoot video (more on that in a bit.) 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, ISO 200-3200, image sensor cleaning, AF, and in-camera retouching. The camera is easy enough to use for a newbie, as you can set it to "Auto" (One of seven shooting modes) and literally just point and shoot and go about your merry way. The camera uses an SD card for memory, though Nikon warns that it should be of a couple certain brands or the camera may not accept it (After formatting the card through the camera, I have not had a problem using 'cheapie' SD cards with it, however). Being a Nikon DSLR, however, you can, of course, go through and set anything and everything up manually to your liking, for the more serious hobbyist or professional. The camera comes with a good quality lens, (18-105mm) a certain upgrade from the stock lens with the D40. (Though the lenses are interchangeable) I enjoy it's "sounds" compared to the D40, if that makes any sense haha! It's heavier and larger than the D40, which I appreciate as well. I am a firm believer that one shouldn't by hybrid products with the hopes or assumption that the product does both (or all) tasks as well as the individual product would be. (Ie, point and shoots should not be expected to be a good video camera, or vice versa) And many other digital cameras I have used have proven this over and over, however the D90 video camera is quite impressive. Videos are limited to 5 minutes in length and have to be done via the lcd screen. It shoots HD videos with great color and quality, however has no AF (Auto Focus)--the only negative I can really give. It's perfect for catching special, spontaneous moments, high enough quality to use to create your own short film, and even easy enough for the responsible kid to use for school projects or just for fun. All and all, the camera is great. Good, hardy build to it. I've trucked it around to our farm, taken photos in the rain, and it has survived all our kids and pets without fail. If you are wanting a DSLR and you haven't ever used one before, this one is easy enough to set, point, and shoot, and still come out with professional looking, breath taking photos. If you are a hobbyist, looking for something that does more than auto-set, this one has all the manual settings one could hope for. And if you're a pro? Well, I don't need to be telling you that you need this camera, because you already know!

Upgraded from a Nikon D70; this is a significantly better camera with many, many improved functions and capabilities. It's also much easier to download pictures from the camera to the computer as the computer recognized the D90 as a folder which allows drag and drop.Pictures are wonderful. Vendor was fast and efficient

I've used film SLRs for a long time and point and shoot digitals for a while but I never felt like I could afford to have my SLRs features in a digital format. Till I had a freelance graphics job that paid for this camera. I have played with some of the 5100s and 3100s and although they are fine cameras, they make it hard to change the basic settings for your camera (ISO especially.) This is one place the 90 shines - if you want to change a basic setting on the fly, you can do it without ever taking your eyes from the viewfinder. For me this means less interruptions and more agility.These are things that are very good when photographing moving scenes or different people scenes but not really needed for landscape photos. With landscapes you can set your hard to set settings once, and change everything else as needed. You really are paying for convenience and not image quality on the D90.Image quality (ISO based): at ISO 400 or less the image noise is wow level, 800 so so, anything more than 800 and it's &^%$: BUT I also despise noise and will trade loss of sharpness for lack of noise any day. The built in flash is good for emergency use but without handmade adjusters (to blur the light) it's way too close to the center line to give nice soft light pictures. I sometimes wrap a sheet of thin paper in a circle around the flash to soften it or even a piece of wax paper to increase the degree of diffuse. With a really heavy piece of material you can almost get a snoot effect.Batteries last a good long time, over 200 shots before I even noticed changes in the battery display, BUT I don't do 'auto-review' on the rear screen. The camera fits my hands pretty well, it's a little small for me but I have big clublike hands so you may not find it so small.I wish Nikon added an internal cover for changing the lenses (slide a lever it covers the lens hole, remove the lens, add another, pull the slide back) to reduce dust getting in, but this isn't top of the line so don't expect every gee whiz feature. I chose to get a body only and pick the lenses I wanted, but I had that experience with my film SLRs and didn't want to give it up. The package including 55-200 G VR lenses are probably best, add the 18-55 for crowd shots and go prime if you are in low light situations.Bottom line, if you know what you are doing, the D90 is a great camera, especially for portrait and fast moving subjects, just realize you are paying for those extra buttons, not better image,